Language and culture

Cloudberries: the Nordic fruit you need to know about

A Scandinavian superfood, the cloudberry is a much sought-after delicacy in the Nordic countries – so much so that “cloudberry…

If you believe the old stereotypes, Vikings were violent seafarers who made their enemies shudder. But did they really have…

If you’re a fan of Vikings, Norse mythology or just cool ancient stuff in general, then you’ll want to learn…

Thanks to the Marvel and Disney movies, you’ve probably heard of Thor and Loki, but what do you know about…

Suspense, thrills, intrigue, atmospheric locations and a carefully crafted plot – we all love settling down to a good Nordic…

Viking symbols and ancient Norse mythology are most definitely on trend at the moment, both for tattoos, on jewellery and…

Dive with us into the heart of Finnish culture! No, we’re not talking about the sauna or the Moomins –…

Let’s be honest: Swedish isn’t the most useful language to learn. It’s spoken by fewer than 10 million people around…

You may know of Heimdall from the Marvel movies or comics, but depictions can sometimes vary between the original Norse…

Today, Scandinavian last names are sprinkled across the globe, leaving traces of Nordic heritage in their wake. Chances are, you’ve…